Tipple Trail
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Activities: Hiking, Biking, and Horseback Riding
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Trail Distance: 1 mile (one way) two-track
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Trail Difficulty: Moderate
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Connects the Red Reef East Trail to the Adit Trail. From the Adit Trail, visitors can then connect to the White Reef Trail and Leed's Reef Trail.
From the White Reef Trailhead:
Follow the White Reef Trail for 1.6 miles to its terminus, then turn left onto the Adit Trail. Continue 530 feet to reach the Tipple Trail.
From the Red Reef East Trailhead:
The Red Reef East Trail starts in the Red Cliffs Campground between campsites 8 and 9. Cross the stepover heading east. Cross a second stepover at the intersection of the Mano Trail (connector). Continue following the wide two-track for 800 feet, then turn sharply to the right and head downhill into a large sandy wash. Continue heading east on the wide, well defined two-track for another 0.6 miles to reach the intersection with the Tipple Trail.
Be aware that the Tipple Trail crosses Leeds Creek. This drainage has water year-round. During spring run-off and flash-flood monsoon events, the water level may be too high to cross safely.
The trail is and old two-track, possibly a remnant from early mining days and was used to access claims. Its name comes from the remnant of the old mining "tipple" structure that was used to load extracted sediments for transport.
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Directions
Access note: To enter the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, vehicle and trailer height and width is restricted to 11 feet 9 inches to pass through two narrow underpasses beneath the I-15 freeway. Plan your travel according.
Northbound from Saint George: From I-15 northbound, take exit 22 for UT-228 north toward Leeds, then turn right onto Old Highway 91. Continue for 2 miles, then turn right onto West Red Cliffs Campground Road.
Southbound from Cedar City: From I-15 southbound, take exit 23 toward UT-228/Leeds, then turn left onto Silver Reef Road. Continue for 480 feet, then turn right onto Main Street. After 1.5 miles, continue southbound on Old Highway 91 for 2 miles. Turn right onto West Red Cliffs Campground Road.
Fees
Day Use Fee: $5 per vehicle. Cash or check only. The America the Beautiful Passes are accepted here and allow free day-use.